Category: Owen Sound Sun Times
Some peninsula schools remain closed as snow squalls taper off in region
As the snowfall shifts to the peninsula Thursday morning more school closures have been announced. Bruce Peninsula District (Lion’s Head) and St. Edmunds Public (Tobermory) are closed for the day due to inclement weather. Meanwhile, buses have been cancelled for schools in Teeswater, Lucknow, Ripley, Port Elgin, Southampton, Kincardine, Wiarton, Hepworth, Sauble Beach, Walkerton, Mildmay, […]
Kashawn “Gordie Howe” Aitcheson helps lift Barrie Colts over Owen Sound Attack
Chris Aitcheson created a monster. His nephew Kashawn will hear his name called in the NHL Entry Draft this summer, but until then he’ll continue to terrorize Ontario Hockey League opponents and their fans. Like he did on Wednesday night when the Barrie Colts defender recorded a Gordie Howe Hat-Trick with a goal, assist and […]
Peninsula murder trial starts in Owen Sound
Jurors in an Owen Sound courtroom Wednesday heard the detailed Crown’s theory of what led to the murder of a 36-year-old Toronto woman in Northern Bruce Peninsula more than three years ago. Grey County Crown attorney Patrick Clement presented what he said he expects the evidence to show over the five-week first-degree murder trial […]
Lake-effect snow expected to continue to impact Grey-Bruce
If there is a silver lining to the bitter cold that has settled on Grey-Bruce and southern Ontario, it may be that it has allowed some ice to form on Lake Huron. And while that ice cover is needed to slow down the lake-effect snow that has dumped by some estimates as much as two […]
Thornbury Ghost Bike serves as both memorial and reminder
A Ghost Bike now stands as a memorial to a cyclist who died this month after being struck by a vehicle on Highway 26 just west of the town of Thornbury. “Many of these deaths are preventable. We want a reminder out there for people to be safe and look after each other,” said David […]
Woman injured in collision while shovelling snow in Owen Sound
A woman was injured while shovelling snow and the driver of a vehicle has been charged following a collision in Owen Sound on Tuesday evening. At approximately 8:30 p.m., a 2010 Mercedes was westbound on 8th Street East when it struck the rear of an unoccupied Chevrolet Cruz parked on the side of the roadway […]
Chowders, chilis and cheddar soups vie for the crown at Alzheimer Society’s Soup’s On event Saturday
Nine local eateries will battle for soup supremacy in the third annual Soup’s On competition in support of Alzheimer Society Grey-Bruce Saturday in Owen Sound. The soup skirmish and silent auction is scheduled to take place between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. at the Harry Lumley Bayshore Community Centre. The competing soup specialists are Bishop’s […]
Woman suffers serious injuries in South Bruce snowmobile collision
A 21-year-old was transported to a London-area trauma centre after suffering serious injuries in a snowmobile collision in South Bruce late Saturday. According to South Bruce OPP, officers received a report of a collision involving a snowmobile at 11:46 p.m. on Jan. 18. Officers responded to Concession 8 in the Municipality of South Bruce. It’s […]
Frigid temperatures and heavy snow cause closures and cancellations in region
High winds, freezing temperatures, and heavy snowfalls have impacted much of Grey-Bruce, and the wintery weather is expected to continue into Wednesday in some areas. An Environment Canada snow squall warning updated early Tuesday morning noted additional accumulations of heavy lake-effect snow up to 40 centimetres in some areas, with high amounts possible in areas […]
Sun Times delivery delayed due to weather
Delivery of today’s Owen Sound Sun Times newspaper may be delayed due to poor weather conditions. In some areas, delivery may only be made the following day. The e-Edition, a digital replica of the print edition, is being made available to all online. Click here to read it. If you need to reach the circulation department, […]